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Frequently Asked Questions  

[Show]Q1. What must I do to obtain a peace officer license in North Dakota?
[Show]Q2. Will my past criminal history prevent me from obtaining a limited or general peace officer license?
[Show]Q3. Is it possible to obtain a waiver or reciprocity for experience in another state?
[Show]Q4. Once I have obtained my peace officer license, what must I do to keep it current?
[Show]Q5. What happens to my license if I no longer am employed as a peace officer?
[Show]Q6. What must I do if I let my license expire and I am no longer employed as a peace officer?
[Show]Q7. May certified instructors obtain continuing education hours for classes they teach?
[Show]Q8. May certified instructors obtain continuing education hours for portions of classes they tag team teach with other instructors?
[Show]Q9. May certified weapons instructors qualify themselves?
[Show]Q10. When is the peace officer licensing examination given?
[Show]Q11. Is a part-time peace officer license available in North Dakota?
[Show]Q12. What training will count towards continuing education credit?
[Show]Q13. Will computer based, internet or video training count towards continuing education credit?
[Show]Q14. Is a Peace Officer in violation of the ND Peace Officer Code of Conduct, specifically N.D.A.C. 109-02-05-01 (4)(h) if the officer is performing off duy tobacco compliance checks for the FDA?
[Show]Q15. Does my military police training or military police service count towards obtaining a ND peace officer license?

As a reminder, an individual cannot perform peace officer duties in the State, unless they have first been issued a Peace Officer Limited License or Peace Officer General License. Performing Peace Officer duties without a license is a Class B Misdemeanor in the State of ND.